The complicated mental health illness known as borderline personality disorder (BPD) causes individuals to battle with their self-perception, mood swings, impulsive control, a severe fear of abandonment, and low emotions of self-worth. Unbeknownst to many, it affects an estimated 1.6% of adult U.S. citizens. It is crucial to be aware of its warning signs and symptoms because the earlier BPD is identified, the quicker it can be treated. Dr. Lois Choi-Kain aids in our comprehension of the fundamentals of BPD and how it manifests in adolescents. Emerging BPD is characterized by behavioral dysregulation, which can cause self-harming behavior, relationship issues, intense emotional responses, and irrational or paranoid beliefs.
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It is as trustworthy, valid, and stable in adolescence as it is in adults, and can be accurately diagnosed in teenagers as young as 11 years old. BPD symptoms include a fear of abandonment, shaky relationships, an unstable sense of self, stress-related paranoid thinking, impulsivity, self-destructive actions, suicide thoughts, attempts, and threats, as well as extreme mood swings and excessive anger. Early BPD treatment can stop symptoms from getting worse. Teens and young adults can recognize and treat BPD, so if you or a loved one exhibits symptoms, speak with a mental health professional for advice, support, and …show more content…
To feel something, to divert attention from unpleasant emotions, to feel in control, or to express emotional pain through physical pain are some of the motives for self-injury. Wearing long sleeves or long pants in the summertime, gathering objects like knives, razors, or lighters, and making up injuries frequently are all indications that someone is self-harming. Family history, brain abnormalities, environmental circumstances, and neglect are risk factors for the development of borderline personality disorder in adolescents and young adults. Understanding the reasons behind a teen's self-harm might help them develop new coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety as well as for managing their